Sold for A$97
Pair of Schnapps Bottles both embossed: (BEB in Binoculars) / Queensland / This bottle is the / property of the / Brisbane Bottle / Exchange Co ld / Made in Australia. Base: VR Monogram in a circle. (Interestingly the small bottle has embossing running up the bottle and the large runs down). (Queensland) Spirits Schnapps Square section. Tool finished tops. Pale Lime Aqua. 26 oz & 13 oz. 247 & 215 mm. 1910s-1920s
The large one is Good. It looks great but has a large fracture over 30 x 15 mm under the base that then runs as a crack diagonally about 60 mm across the back panel. A little burst bubble under the back base as well. A really minor fracture in a bubble at the front upper left side. Only light marks otherwise. Displays as Excellent. The small one IS Excellent. It has a few fleabites around the base edge. Some light haze and minor scratches and scuffs. A nice pair of scarce bottles. Described as Schnapps they could have also contained bitters or similar products that came in these types of square bottles. Grade: N/A Estimate: $$70.00 - $100.00
